By Mark Blackwood, Passive Components Product Manager at Pasternack Attenuators are an intrinsic part of many electrical designs, due to their utility in controlling amplitude and ability to improve the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of a poorly matched load. Some applications include test setups that leverage fixed attenuators as protection before test equipment to […]
Fairview Microwave introduces new family of programmable attenuators
Fairview Microwave Inc. announces the release of its new digitally controlled programmable attenuators with performance up to 40 GHz and up to 60 dB attenuation range with 0.03 dB minimum step size. These programmable attenuators are commonly used in electronic warfare, military and space communication systems, radar and test and measurement applications. Fairview’s digitally controlled […]
QSFP-DD MSA collaborate to increase pluggable module speeds to 400 Gbps
The QSFP-DD Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) Group announced today at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference in Anaheim a plan to develop high-speed, double-density quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP-DD) interfaces. The primary objective of the MSA Group is to define the specifications and promote industry adoption of the QSFP-DD. The MSA founder-promoters include: Broadcom, Brocade, Cisco, Finisar, […]
Fischer Connectors expands its robust FiberOptic Series with a new single fiber optic connectivity solution
Fischer Connectors, today launched its new single fiber optic connector (FO1) within its Fischer FiberOptic Series. This miniature, lightweight, rugged connectivity solution is easy to use and ensures premium performance even in harsh environments. The FO1 connector is available either in pre-configured reels or integrated into custom assemblies for applications in instrumentation, sensing, defense and […]
FAQ: What are attenuators?
By Mark Blackwood, Passive Components Product Manager at Pasternack Attenuators are electrical components designed to reduce the amplitude of a signal passing through the component, without significantly degrading the integrity of that signal. They are used in RF and optical applications. RF attenuators are generally used in electronic circuitry, while optical ones are used in […]
microQSFP MSA Group releases specification for next-generation data communications connectivity
The members of the microQSFP (micro Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) group today announced that it has released the microQSFP Specification Version 2.0 allowing system designers, optical module manufacturers and copper cable assembly providers across the industry to develop next-generation hardware based on the microQSFP definition. The microQSFP document includes final electrical, mechanical, […]
TE Connectivity’s high-density aircraft modules enhance pin protection
TE Connectivity Ltd., Harrisburg, Pa., announced its DMC-M high-density 30-23 modules for aerospace. Designed for EN4165, BACC65 and ARINC 809 shells, the modules achieve higher density with a reverse design that protects against damage due to exposed contacts. “TE understands the challenges that next-generation aircraft design poses, and we are focused on continually developing […]
HARTING Technology Group: USA an important future market for us
The USA is very clearly a future market for the HARTING Technology Group, and HARTING is particularly emphasizing digitalisation. In the opinion of Dr. Frank Brode, Senior Vice President New Technologies, it offers enormous growth potential. “Driven by IT and software, the highly dynamic US economy offers huge opportunities for HARTING, as classic suppliers of […]
ODU extends advanced monitoring connectors for vision systems
ODU, Camarillo, Calif., is expanding its ODU Advanced Monitoring Connectors designed for vision systems to the US, European and Japanese market. ODU’s product series respond to an increased market demand for embedded vision, an increased used in robotics and a rising demand for non-industrial applications. The German company offers now an extended variety of connector […]
From the video archives: A look at Lemo’s smart connector
Last month, I reported about a brand new product from Lemo Inc.—its new smart connector design, which was officially launched at MD&M last month. The design was so new no material existed on it yet, but I had the chance to interview Lemo’s Jeff Garvais, territory account manager, to learn how the device maintains safety […]